Pizza shop, pub among new restaurants in Spring area

Several new restaurants and fast food eateries have opened their doors near the Kuykendahl Road and FM 2920 intersection in Spring, including a new handmade pizza shop.

Pie Five, located at 21460 Kuykendahl Road, opened its first Greater Houston area location Dec. 12. The 2,200-square-foot restaurant offers made-from-scratch pizza that is made to order. Diners can choose from 28 toppings, seven sauces and four specialty crusts, including a gluten free option.

Although guests can create their own pizza, the chain also boasts some signature creations, including the Five Star, which is a pan crust pizza topped with Tuscan marinara, cheddar, pork sausage and a myriad of vegetables. The restaurant offers lighter menu items, including a variety of handcrafted salads.

Pie Five Senior Vice President Chris Smith said the target restaurant locations all have great demographics, high traffic counts, great visibility and easy access, all of which applies to the new Spring location.

"We are exceeding our expectations," Smith said.

A Woodlands-based restaurant also is moving into the Spring area this season, adding a new location in the Kroger shopping center at the FM 2920 and Kuykendahl Road intersection. Tailgators Pub & Grill is set to open its third location next month, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.

The locally owned restaurant offers a variety of pub food with a Cajun flare. Some of the more traditional menu items include nachos, cheese fries, burgers and tacos. However, diners can try Louisiana-inspired dishes, like boudin, fried alligator and po'boys.

Fast food and soft serve chain Dairy Queen opened a new restaurant at 21325 Kuykendahl Road last October, bringing the total to four locations in the Spring area and nearly 70 stores in the Houston area, according to its website.

This Spring location offers traditional dining and drive-thru options, such as burgers, fried chicken strips and chicken wraps. Diners also can explore the classic dessert menu with options like Blizzards, parfaits, banana splits, sundaes, waffle cones and other hand-spun treats.

Chicago Joe's, a restaurant with a thriving nightlife scene, opened a little further south, located at 18433 Kuykendahl Road. The business includes Windy City-inspired cuisine, including deep dish pizzas and hot dogs. The cuisine also includes Italian dishes like lasagna, spaghetti and paninis.

The business, which opened Oct. 31, also includes a dueling piano bar, dance club and a banquet hall. This year, the business will include pool tables, darts, shuffleboard and more televisions to accommodate more guests, according to the business' Facebook page.